The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella shows good up-front richness and depth. There is plenty of focus, but this is a pretty subdued style of Amarone. Sweet red cherries, flowers, mint and spices inform the crystalline, vibrant finish. There is a lot to like, even if at times the wine is not especially Amarone-like. The firm tannins could use at least another year of bottle age to soften. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018.
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